Moses Simon Praises Super Eagles After 3-3 Draw with Russia
In an international friendly match held at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, the Super Eagles of Nigeria managed a remarkable 3-3 draw against the Russian national team, coached by Valery Karpin, on Tuesday. Moses Simon, who made his 102nd appearance for the Super Eagles, commended the team's resilience after they fell behind 3-1.
Head coach Eric Chelle utilized several fringe players, including Benfica's Peter Edokpolor, who scored Nigeria's second goal, and Umar Abubakar, who assisted Akor Adams' stoppage-time equaliser. Simon expressed optimism about the future of the national team, stating that the performances of the young players demonstrated talent, courage, and composure, which bodes well for Nigeria's football prospects.
He emphasized the positive indications for the Super Eagles, stating, “The future is looking good for our country.”.
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